The Journal
Short reads on trust, change and listening to yourself. New articles are published here first.
Latest reflections
Each article starts with a real story and a hexagram from the I Ching, and asks one quiet question about trust, change or listening to yourself. Start anywhere. Each one stands on its own.
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The Quiet House Isn’t Empty. It’s Waiting for You.
What to do with the stillness at 6 am and 9 pm, instead of scrolling through it.
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Ten Quiet Minutes
Nothing here is dramatic. That’s the point.
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You’re Allowed to Put It Down Without a Reason
Relief isn’t something you have to justify. Sometimes it’s just time.
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The Truest Thing About You Doesn’t Need a Spotlight
Letting an answer ripen instead of forcing one out early.
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Before You Adopt an Opinion, Check Where It Actually Came From
Following well is its own kind of leadership.
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The Wisdom You’re Looking For, You Already Have
Real wisdom doesn’t need to prove itself. It just needs to be used.
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Dolly Parton’s Quiet No (And Why I’m Still Learning Mine)
What a declined deal with Elvis Presley can teach a lifelong conflict-avoider about holding a boundary before the damage is done.
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Coming Back to Yourself Takes More Courage Than Starting Over
A quiet course correction usually works better than a clean-slate reboot.
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Why Your New Start Is Allowed to Be a Mess
Why can’t I just start? Nothing new grows in a straight line, and that’s not a warning sign.
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